Hi All,
This felt like a scam, and indeed, when I searched the number online that he gave me, this site popped up. I want to help others to avoid this as well, so here is the email I received below:
Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:51:22 +0100
> Subject: Re: Front Loading Washer & Electric Dryer Set - $700
> From: crown steelman <
[email protected]>
>
> Hello,
> Thanks for getting back to my mail,i would be buying and love
> to come down for a look but I'm not idle at the moment,because I'm
> indulging in my office assignment,but am satisfy with the description
> and the condition you gave on the website. i would like to make an
> outright purchase immediately. i will be glad if you can withdraw the
> advert placement from the website and will like you to know that i
> will be sending the payment for the item with a certified bank check
> or cashier's check in (US dollars) for the reason that I'm busy to
> come for the item and i will like you to please bear with me. And as
> for the pick up of the item i will know how to handle that with my
> mover.As soon as you cash the payment in check, the mover will come
> for the pick up, all you need to do is mail me and give me the
> description to your place to make it easier for the mover to come and
> do the pick up.I do not want you to look for another buyer and i will
> be greatful if you withdraw the advert from the website, and i don't
> mind giving you extra $50 for withdrawing the advert from the web. In
> order for you to know that I'm really serious in purchasing your
> item.I will send you the payment as soon as you give me the info to
> write the check. I would need your name and address to post the
> payment and I'll appreciate if you include your
>
> 1...Your name
> 2...Your postal address
> 3...Your zip code
> 4...Mobile phone number.
> Thanks and I'll be expecting your reply.
>
> Regards,
>
> Crown.
> 206-337-0264.